Job Description

Responsibilities

• Works at the research bench on multiple studies simultaneously. Provides project managers and study directors with regular updates regarding status of studies.

• Leads a team of research technicians in supporting the department’s product lines

• Follows and supports all institutional policies, procedures and practices including compliance with IACUC and animal welfare standards. Ensures that technicians understand and are compliant with all policies, procedures and practices established by the organization.

• Oversees technician staff working on study and provides scientific and technical support as needed.

• Supports and implements the development of new models for drug discovery in the areas of oncology and/or immunology. Ability to direct multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience managing technician staff preferred. Proven ability to develop and implement process improvement and quality control measures. Extremely organized and detail oriented.

Qualifications

• Individuals with a Ph.D. (and/or M.D.) in oncology, immunology or animal pharmacology and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a contract research laboratory, pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent experience.
• • Experience with in vivo study design and animal research (preferably rodents) and animal welfare and regulatory guidelines.
• • Documented ability to develop and lead technical teams.
• • Strong leadership skills including a demonstrated ability to build key relationships, influence and motivate others.
• • Demonstrated success in making important decisions, often under some pressure and tight time deadlines, which carry large financial consequences.
• • Must have excellent human relation, communication and listening skills.
• • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

About JAX:

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.